Human Resources Assistant - Student
Kansas State University Foundation
Location
Manhattan, Kansas
Salary
$14 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide administrative and project support to the Talent, Culture, and HR team across various organizational functions. Key tasks include managing employee engagement activities, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, and maintaining electronic employment records.
Requirements summary
Must be a current student at Kansas State University with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license. A major in Human Resource Management and a service-oriented mindset are preferred.
Job description
Description Regular Part-Time, Non-Exempt $13.50 per hour
Actively hiring for Fall 2026 Ability to commit a minimum of 12hrs/week during the school year, with a preference of 15-20hrs/week. Students are eligible to work up to 40 hours/week during the summer, based on departmental needs. Preference given to students eligible to work a minimum of 20hrs/week. Preference given to students eligible to work 2+ years part-time
Are you looking for career-relevant employment experience that offers flexible work hours and competitive pay? Are you passionate about helping to make employee's work experience the best that it can be? The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and project support to the Talent, Culture, and HR team. This position will work with departments across the organization to support all functions of human resources.
A day in the life of a human resources assistant could be
Employee Engagement Create an electronic monthly newsletter for the organization utilizing Marketing Cloud. Assist with regular engagement activity planning and execution, annual events such as Fall Festival, Holiday Brunch, Employee Appreciation Week, etc. Coordinate and distribute employee recognition for employment anniversaries each month. Coordinate and execute regular student engagement activities.
Recruiting and Onboarding Assist with recruitment activities such as job advertisements, talent sourcing, interview schedules, and reference checks. Assist with onboarding including new employee setup within HRIS, submitting helpdesk tickets for workstation setup, ordering necessary supplies and signage, reviewing new hire paperwork, and creating first day schedules.
General human resources support Create and maintain electronic employment records. Execute all verifications of employment. Provide administrative and clerical support to the Talent, Culture, and HR team, including filing, setting appointments, producing correspondence, imaging documents and working on special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in coursework at Kansas State University Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as this position will interact with individuals at every level of the organization Confidentiality important Attentive to detail A valid motor vehicle operator’s license and acceptable driving record
What we want
Majoring in Humans Resource Management Ability to learn new software and processes at a quick pace Service-oriented, results-driven and team-oriented Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on projects Passion and enthusiasm for the University, the mission of the Foundation, and talent management Driven and hard-working
Our Culture It’s all about belonging. Our organization performs at its absolute best when fostering a welcoming environment. Learn more about our culture on our website!
